Pardon

verb
'pɑrdən

Noun

  • a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

    Similar:Amnesty
    Type of:Warrant
  • the act of excusing a mistake or offense

    Similar:Forgiveness
    Type of:KindnessBenignity
  • the formal act of liberating someone

    Similar:Amnesty
    Type of:MercyClemencyMercifulness

Verb

  • grant a pardon to

    Ford pardoned Nixon

    The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President

    Type of:Forgive
  • accept an excuse for

    Similar:Excuse
    Type of:Forgive

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